Fuel additive funnel

摘要

A unitary funnel which is injection-molded is used for dispensing a flowable product, such as a fuel additive, into a receptacle provided with a normally-closed capless fitment. The funnel includes an inlet portion for receiving the flowable product, an inserting end portion for insertion into the capless fitment and a body portion having a tapered hollow interior and extending between the inlet portion and the inserting end portion. The inserting end portion includes a skirt which is constructed and arranged for proper engagement with the normally-closed capless fitment so as to open that capless fitment and allow the flowable product to be dispensed into the receptacle.

主权项

1. A funnel for use in dispensing a flowable product into a receptacle with a flow inlet which is normally-closed, said funnel comprising:
an inlet portion for receiving said flowable product; an inserting end portion for insertion into said flow inlet; a body portion extending between said inlet portion and said inserting end portion, said body portion defining a tapered hollow interior; and wherein said inserting end portion includes a double-walled skirt which is constructed and arrange for opening said flow inlet upon insertion of said inserting end into said flow inlet, said double-walled skirt including an inner annular wall and an outer annular wall.